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UV Exposure and Melanoma Risk in Patients With Skin of Color

Although ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure is a well-established risk factor for melanoma in fair-skinned individuals, in whom 90% of melanomas affect sun-exposed surfaces, there is uncertainty regarding this association for people of color.1

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Posted in Melanoma News, Health Professionals, Of Interest, Publications, Scientific Publications

Tradie’s campaign to save lives after surviving terminal melanoma

Brisbane tradie Lucas Ridgway was 36 when he was told his melanoma was terminal.

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Posted in Melanoma News, Patients, Patient Stories, Publications, Scientific Publications

BU researchers identify promising therapeutic agent against melanoma

There have been great advances in treating melanoma over the past five years, however, even with these treatments many patients quickly develop drug resistance and die from their disease.

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Indoor tanning exposure in association with multiple primary melanoma

Researchers undertook this retrospective case?control study to assess whether and how indoor tanning is related to the development of multiple primary melanoma.

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Posted in Melanoma News, Clare Oliver, Publications, Scientific Publications, Sunbed Articles